Spalt Select Hops - German Grown T-90 Pellets
Spalt Select Hops for Noble Spice, Floral Lift, and Refined German Character
Spalt Select is a German grown hop offered here in standard T-90 pellet form and valued for its clean noble-style profile. Brewers often choose it when they want gentle spice and floral aroma with the kind of balance that works especially well in traditional European-inspired beers. Lot-specific flavor and aroma notes may include Earthy.
Its appeal comes from restraint rather than intensity. Spalt Select can add structure and aroma without pushing the beer into aggressive hop territory, which makes it especially useful in crisp, elegant styles where a polished finish matters.
Flavor and Brewing Character
Spalt Select is known for spicy, floral, and lightly herbal character. It tends to feel soft and refined rather than forceful, which makes it especially useful in beers where brewers want noble hop expression that supports drinkability instead of overpowering it.
In the brewhouse, Spalt Select works well for bittering, late additions, and aroma additions. It fits naturally in Kölsch-style beer, Belgian-inspired ales, lager, pilsner, and other styles where classic continental hop character belongs in the foreground but should remain controlled.
Why Brewers Choose Spalt Select
Brewers often choose Spalt Select because it offers classic German hop character with a clean, balanced profile that fits a wide range of traditional beer styles. It is a strong option when the goal is elegance, refinement, and reliable noble-style aroma.
Hop Specifications
- Origin: Germany
- Hop form: T-90 Pellets
- Alpha acid: 3.0% - 6.5%
- Beta acid: 2.5% - 5.0%
- Total oils: 0.5 - 1.2 mL/100g
- Typical beer styles: Kölsch-style beer, Belgian-inspired ales, lager, pilsner, and other traditional continental styles
Packaging and Storage
Available in 1 oz and 1 lb sizes unless otherwise noted. Store cold after opening and keep oxygen exposure low to help preserve delicate noble hop aroma and brewing quality.